“R.I.P.D”: If you liked “Red,” you might want to opt for this over the sequel to the old spies romp, which also hits theaters this week. Why? Robert Schwentke, who directed “Red,” has moved on to another twist on the action film. In “R.I.P.D.,” a couple of former cops — actually, formerly alive cops (newly dead Ryan Reynolds and Jeff Bridges, a late sheriff 100 years his senior) — keep the peace in the afterlife.

Also: “Red 2,” “Turbo” (Wednesday)

Movies open Friday unless otherwise noted.

DVDs

“Bullet to the Head”: A double-crossed hit man (Sylvester Stallone) and a D.C. detective out of his depth (Sung Kang) team up to take on a New Orleans crime lord. This action flick from Walter Hill is hyperviolent, which will disqualify it for many. But it's also kinetic and seldom boring, like something out of Hong Kong instead of Hollywood.

Also: “Evil Dead,” “42”

DVDs in stores Tuesday

CDs

Robert Randolph & the Family Band, “Lickety Split”: Though the lead single is called “Born Again,” the first studio album in three years by sacred steel player Randolph is definitely for Saturday nights, not Sunday mornings. The rock- and funk-fueled CD begins with an invitation to party, and features guest guitarist Carlos Santana on a couple of tracks.

“Countdown City: The Last Policeman Book II,” Ben Winters: Here's a way to freshen up the police procedural — bring on the end times. With an asteroid headed toward Earth, civil society has collapsed as people leave their normal lives behind to pursue a few final thrills, fall into despair or just mess things up. Not ex-cop Hank Palace, who's looking for a missing person in a world of missing people because staying busy, and making sure his dog has enough food for the next (last) 11 weeks, is how he copes.